Lakeside location
Mandarin Oriental, Suzhou is ideally located on the east bank of the city’s famous Jinji lake with panoramic lakeside views of the architectural skyline to the west.
Designed as a low-rise property, this 146-key urban resort will be a core component of the new Central Business District, surrounded by gardens, parks and lakeside walkways, while also with direct access to the adjacent bustling commercial and retail centre as well as to the city’s historic cultural heartland and its many UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.
This property will complement the Group’s growing portfolio in the Yangtze River Delta. Suzhou is historically and culturally one of China’s most important ancient cities and a leading centre of tourism, culture, science and education.
Amenities include three restaurants, a lounge, bar and cakeshop. There are also plans for extensive spa and wellness facilities, with a comprehensive range of wellness, beauty and massage treatments. Additionally, there will be a well-equipped fitness centre and indoor swimming pool.
Development partnership
The hotel is being developed by Suzhou Harmony Development Group, a subsidiary of Sungent Holdings Group, the largest State Owned Enterprise in the region, in partnership with Hongkong Land, a member of the Jardine Matheson Group. The architect is the globally recognised practise, ZNA.
“We are delighted to be extending the Group’s presence in mainland China and to be part of this exciting development in the heart of the city’s new Central Business District,” commented Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
“Alongside our existing property in Shanghai, and our upcoming openings in Hangzhou and Nanjing, Mandarin Oriental, Suzhou will further introduce our fans to exceptional experiences throughout the Yangtze River Delta. We look forward to working with our partners to create an inviting haven, where guests can experience the charm of this historic destination while enjoying the renowned quality of Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service,” he added.
